Annual Benefit Luncheon Attendees Give $119,609 for Clark County Children “Psychiatric disorders in children are not caused by your mother or father…they are caused by DNA roulette.” This straight-talking message formed the theme of the keynote address given by renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Harold Koplewicz at our annual benefit luncheon in June. Dr. Koplewicz is […]

You Can Reduce Taxable Income and Meet Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) with Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) They say there are only two things in life you can’t escape: death and taxes. But did you know there’s a way you can escape taxation of your IRA earnings? It’s a smart way to make the most impact […]

When you support Children’s Center’s mission, you become a “Champion of Hope” for a child in need. In this series, we’ll interview our dedicated Champions to find out what inspired them to stand up for Clark County kids! You may recognize Cinda Connelly from our Spring 2018 print newsletter. Here’s the “extended cut” interview. We’re so […]

Therapists Recount Stories of Thanks From Families who Received Toy Drive Donations Whenever you dig deep and give big, our therapists hear about it. Clients often express thanks and celebrate the positive impact your generosity has on their lives. Here are some of the stories we heard after the 2017 Toy Drive. “Mom, why do other […]

Your generous response to our end of year appeal has helped us start 2018 strong. Your donations are already at work bringing hope and treatment to vulnerable children. Help us keep this momentum going throughout the year and show your support for the Children’s Center by setting up a recurring monthly contribution! Children and families […]

Fall Newsletter: Bringing Hope to Our Community If your news feed leaves you looking for hope that cooperation and compassion are alive and well, search no further than the Children’s Center community. The stories shared here on our website, and in our (newly redesigned) newsletter The Chronicle, are proof of what we achieve […]

Annual Toy Drive Gets a Big Boost From Local Youth with Creative Ideas For Fundraising The holidays were brightened for many Children’s Center clients and their families, thanks to the efforts of a few area youth who found creative ways to make a difference. They may be small but their hearts are big — and […]

Wealth management planner Michael Burgoyne advises clients to approach planned giving with purpose This is a guest article by Michael Burgoyne. Michael is the Founder and President of Laurus Wealth Management, a financial firm associated with LPL Financial, located in Vancouver, WA. He is passionate about trying to help clients create and manage wealth consistent with their values. […]

Liza Long’s Story “I am Adam Lanza’s mother.” Liza Long wrote those words on her blog the morning of the Sandy Hook school shooting. Long knew firsthand the challenges faced by parents of children with mental illness. She had been struggling for years to find answers, compassion, and treatment for her own son’s brain disorder, […]

When you support Children’s Center’s mission, you become a “Champion of Hope” for a child in need. In this new series, we’ll interview our generous Champions to find out what inspired them to stand up for Clark County kids! You may recognize Brian and Mary Thompson from our Fall 2017 print newsletter. Here’s the “extended […]

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CHILDREN’S CENTER as an integral part of the community serves a vital role in providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families. Your donation helps heal children and their families.

Our Vision

CHILDREN’S CENTER is dedicated to serving the community by providing quality mental health services to children and families of Clark County. We are committed to serving all children in need within our resources.

CHILDREN’S CENTER is an agency where everyone is valued and treated with dignity and respect and individual differences are accepted.

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CHILDREN’S CENTER develops, in partnership with its consumers, opportunities for an improved quality of life, meaningful daily activities, recovery and remission from mental illness, active participation in community life, and rewarding social interaction with others. We seek to create culturally sensitive, competent, and responsive services toward reaching these goals.